James Fred Boutin

James Fred Boutin, 73, of Clark Fork, died Monday, October 12, 2009 at his home following a valiant battle with cancer. He was born June 28, 1936 in Winchester, CT, the son of Lewis and Mary Boutin. He was raised in Winsted, CT and graduated from high school there. He later served in the US Army. After his honorable discharge he began a career as a technician in the nuclear industry. His occupation took him all over the US. He married his wife Jan and they celebrated 40 years of marriage before her death in 1992. After Jan’s death he lived with his dear friend Bobby Wales until her death in April 2008. He has lived in Clark Fork since the early 1980’s. He is survived by 3 sisters: Ginger Chatfield, Mildred Hubbard, and Shirley Veronesi all of Winsted, CT 1 brother: Joseph Boutin of Punta Gorda, FL; numerous nieces and nephews and by many friends including Carol Halkyard and Bill & Donna Harp of Clark Fork. Private services will be held at a later time.